1937 Beech-Nut Gum Ad "Worth Stopping For"

1937 Beech-Nut Gum Ad "Worth Stopping For" ~ The scanned image shows the central portion of the half-page advertisement. The full dimensions of the advertisement are approximately 5" x 14". This original vintage advertisement is in Very Good Condition unless otherwise noted.Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation is a baby food company that is currently owned by the Swiss branded consumer-goods firm Hero group.HistoryBeech-Nut's roots go back to 1891, to the Mohawk Valley town of Canajoharie, New York. It was founded there as The Imperial Packing Company; its first product was Beech-Nut ham. Ham and bacon were the company's main products for its first seven years.The company was incorporated as the Beech-Nut Packing Company in 1899. In 1900, the company's sales were $200,000. Engineers from Beech-Nut patented the first vacuum jar with a design that included a gasket and top that became a standard of the industry and could remain intact in transit.During the first 25 years of the 20th century, the company expanded its product line into peanut butter, jam, pork and beans, ketchup, chili sauce, mustard, spaghetti, macaroni, marmalade, caramel, fruit drops, mints, chewing gum, and coffee.Retrieved from Wikipedia.Payment Details and Shipping InformationPayPal in any currency. If payment is sent via PayPal, the item will ship the same day or the next day.Items are shipped flat, in a rigid cardboard mailer prominently stamped "DO NOT BEND."International buyers are welcome. Worldwide shipping to anywhere.Combined shipping charge for multiple items: buyer's choice of shipping for the first item, plus free shipping of equal value for each additional item (domestic and international).Return PolicyA full refund, including shipping and handling, shall be available for any item that, upon delivery, does not correspond to the item description at the time of purchase*. The buyer must promptly request a refund and return the item within fourteen (14) days, in the same condition as it was shipped.*A full refund due to loss or damage during shipment shall be available only if the shipment is insured.Framed vintage advertisements are unique gift ideas!Browse our other itemsAdd us to your favorites listContact us via e-mailCopyright © 2005-2014 Vintage Adventures International. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.